Humanoid robotics startup Apptronik has raised a total of US$935 million, reaching a valuation of more than US$5 billion, as investor appetite for advanced robotics continues to surge.
The latest US$520 million came through a Series A extension backed by both existing and new investors, including Google and Mercedes-Benz. The extension significantly expands the capital available to the company as it pushes toward large-scale production of its humanoid robots.
Apptronik is focused on building general-purpose humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and potentially automotive assembly. The company’s growing list of strategic investors underscores increasing corporate interest in robotics as a solution to labour shortages, rising operational costs, and productivity bottlenecks.
The participation of Mercedes-Benz signals potential industrial deployment pathways, particularly in factory environments where humanoid robots could support repetitive or physically demanding tasks. Google’s involvement reflects broader big tech interest in AI-powered robotics systems that combine physical hardware with advanced machine learning models.
The surge in funding positions Apptronik among the most highly valued robotics startups globally. Investor enthusiasm around humanoid robotics has intensified amid rapid progress in AI models capable of powering more adaptable, task-aware machines.
The additional capital is expected to accelerate research and development, scale manufacturing capabilities, and expand commercial partnerships. As the robotics sector moves from experimental prototypes to real-world industrial applications, Apptronik’s valuation suggests that investors are betting heavily on humanoids becoming a foundational layer of future workforce automation.
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